Portal Pours @ Ocean State Labs x CFA Society Providence: Early Stage Financing in Life Sciences
An evening of conversation, connection, and community, this month in collaboration with CFA Society Providence.
Join RI Bio, Ocean State Labs (powered by Portal Innovations), CFA Society Providence, and members of Rhode Island’s growing life sciences and finance communities for Portal Pours, formerly RI Bio Life Sciences Tuesdays.
This relaxed gathering brings together professionals from across the region’s life sciences ecosystem: biotech, medtech, pharmaceuticals, research institutions, startups, investors, and service providers. This month, we’re joining with CFA Society Providence for a conversation about how early-stage companies get funded. Whether you’re reconnecting with colleagues, meeting potential collaborators, or growing your network, Portal Pours is a chance to engage with the people shaping the future of life sciences in Rhode Island and beyond.
Featured panel discussion: Early Stage Financing in Life Sciences
Moderator: Erik Pelletier, CFA (Merrill Lynch Wealth Management). Panelists: Hope Hopkins (New England Venture Capital Association), Lilia Holt (The Rhode Island Life Science Hub) and Glenn Robertelli (RI Bio).
Optional facility tour, 3:30 PM
Interested in touring the new Ocean State Labs facility and 150 Richmond Street? Register separately for the tour: https://luma.com/semi6pd3
The room
Enjoy complimentary beverages and great conversation with innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, students, investors, finance professionals, and industry leaders. It’s an informal setting designed to spark new relationships and new ideas.
About Portal Pours
RI Bio launched Portal Pours, formerly RI Bio Life Sciences Tuesdays and Tiny Bar Tuesdays, in March 2025. It meets on the first Tuesday of every month at Ocean State Labs. The series brings the life sciences community together for networking, meaningful conversations, and opportunities to strengthen Rhode Island’s innovation ecosystem.
Also on Tuesday at Ocean State Labs
The Founder’s Table: RI Bio Founders Academy – https://luma.com/6ssi61jj
Expert Office Hours @ Ocean State Labs, hosted by RI Bio – https://luma.com/s96f32dt
Portal Tours @ Ocean State Labs + 150 Richmond Street – https://luma.com/semi6pd3
Portal Pours @ Ocean State Labs x CFA Society Providence: Early Stage Financing – https://luma.com/nprytnfg
Pitch:90 — Rhode Island .edu Pitch Competition – https://luma.com/zi3sqpz3
Parking
Metered street parking: 2-, 4-, and 10-hour meters along Clifford Street and many nearby streets.
Paid lots: Several in the area, including the Brown University lot at 200 Dyer St, Providence, RI 02903 ($12/day or $5 after 3 PM; credit cards only).
More upcoming events
https://luma.com/calendar/cal-qyiUr1Zr4V7YkAC
Sponsors
Thank you to RI Bio’s annual sponsors, VWR (part of Avantor), Adler Pollock & Sheehan, and isgenuity LLC, for their continued support of Rhode Island’s life sciences community.
We look forward to seeing you there!